MY WITCHCRAFT LIBRARYBooks are Knowledge for any Magic UserIn my experience you can never have enough books.

There is nothing so relaxing as picking up a good book. Its more than the book, its the feeling, the imagination, the story, the knowledge. Always having that book to hand is so reassuring, its lovely to be able to look up that spell or correspondence at any time.

Keep your books in good condition, do not fold edges and corners, get into the good habit of using bookmarks, even make your own to suit your moods and books. They can be passed down, read at any time of day or night, notes made, pages kept, they become one with you. Books don’t have to be expensive. They are a fantastic gift to give as well as receive. You can buy new or second hand.

Many bargains can be found in car boot sales, second hand shops and markets as well as eBay and Amazon. Also do not forget the library, also a good source of information. A good book collection takes time. With so many varied books on the market get into the habit of any book you can not pick up and browse, look for reviews.

Everyone has a different idea of what makes a good book, whether it is fiction or non fiction. Every time you go somewhere new, look for a bookshop and peruse the selection they have, many a gem can be found in the most unexpected places.

Another good idea is check the books on eBay ending soon, many are very cheap without bids and I have gained many a bargain this way. I have spent years on my book collection. I don’t get rid of any, I just buy more bookshelves. I love reading them, looking at them, holding them. It is a lovely feeling knowing their knowledge will be there at my fingertips whenever I need them. These are just some of the books in my collection.

My Library of Knowledge Below I have listed some of the books in my collection that I have found to be either very enjoyable or invaluable in some way.

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts [Hardcover]

The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 SpellsEnter the world of folklore, myth, witchcraft and magic!The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, a comprehensive guide to the magical arts, features five thousand spells spanning five thousand years of magical history drawn from Earth’s every inhabited corner, from ancient to modern Egypt, from old Mesopotamia to today’s African Diaspora. There are spells from Celtic, Chinese, Italian, Jewish, Romany, Slavic and Tibetan traditions plus many more. There’s practical magic, high ritual magic, spells that demand careful planning and spells to be cast spontaneously, spells one might wish to cast daily as well as spells that should perhaps never be performed, spells whose components include precious resins and priceless gems and spells whose every ingredient is free: ocean water, moonbeams, dirt.

Spells take many forms. Key concepts necessary for successful spell-casting are explained in plain English. In addition to the spells, The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells includes a guide to various forms of spell-casting including working with

Within these pages you’ll also find a guide to crafting, charging and working with a wide variety of magical tools including:• Brooms• Candles• Cauldrons• Dolls• Magic mirrors• Magic swords• Magic wands• Mojo hands• and more . . .

The Element Encyclopaedia of 5000 Spells also serves as a tribute to the magical books of the past. According to many anthropologists, the need to record magic spells and divination results (and taxes!) may have stimulated the very birth of writing.

According to legend, the very first books that ever existed were grimoires, (the technical name for books of magic spells) such as the Book of Thoth, authored by the Egyptian god of both magic and writing or the Book of Raziel, authored by an angel and given to Adam as consolation for his expulsion from Eden. (The angels preferred giving human women private tutorials rather than books.)

The Book of Thoth has been missing for thousands of years although a version of The Book of Raziel is currently in print. (The original volume, engraved on sapphire, is allegedly beneath the sea.) During the Burning Times, when magical practitioners were burned by the thousands or the millions, depending upon whose count one finds reliable, grimoires too were destroyed and burned, together with alchemists’ texts and witches’ private books of shadows, countless volumes of occult wisdom forever lost in the shadows.

The majority of the spells contained in The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells are traditional spells. Although the Burning Times are over, traditional magic remains under siege in much of the world. Spells are lost daily. In a world of ‘rationalists’ and fundamentalists, ancient Earthly wisdom as well as its practitioners are an endangered species.

Magic spells are our common human heritage as are knowledge of magical techniques, whether we choose to use them, whether we wish to keep them on hand for times when they’ll be needed or whether they serve as inspiration and guidance so that we may create our own individual, personalized spells, furthering the evolution of that oldest of human arts, magic.

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World [Hardcover]The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical WorldThe Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft is a comprehensive celebration of all facets of witchery and the magical arts: from fairy tales to familiars, hags to healers, Ancient Egypt to modern Hoodoo, Wicca and Neo-Paganism, from New Orleans Voodoo to the Golden Dawn, this definitive reference book reveals and explores the many faces, facets and diverse traditions of thousands of years of witchcraft.

Included are recipes from the witch's cauldron, auspicious dates from the witch's sacred calendar, and spells from the witch’s Grimoire.• Explore the botanicals historically most associated with witchcraft and the animals historically considered most likely to be familiars or witches in disguise.• Discover how witches have inspired fine art and mass entertainment from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, and how witchcraft has been depicted in various ways, from veneration to defamation.• Meet the fascinating practitioners and adepts included in the Witchcraft Hall of Fame.• Learn about those special deities most identified with witchcraft: deities worshipped by witches and witches worshipped as deities• Journey to the Burning Times, those terrible centuries when those deemed witches were persecuted, oppressed and murdered: situations that still exist, in some places, today.A combination of instruction and entertainment, The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft is packed with legends, lore, magic spells, potions, recipes, and rituals.

The Magician's Tables: The Complete Book of CorrespondencesThe Magician's Tables: The Complete Book of CorrespondencesMagic is based on correspondences; the connections and associations between different streams of esoteric symbols and thought.

Tables of these correspondences were first drawn up in the middle ages and the last significant revision took place at the end of the 19th century. In this ground-breaking new book, Alan Richardson revises and updates these tables, including new material based on the publication of ancient Kabbalistic and magical texts.

Through "The Magician's Tables", you will discover the correspondence tables for the astrological signs, the colour correspondences based on the Kabbalah and the Zodiac and the correspondences of animals, plants and herbs and crystals. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this is the essential reference guide for the modern practitioner of magic.

Dancing With Dragons: Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom & Power Dancing With Dragons: Invoke Their Ageless Wisdom & Power

Why do all cultures, distant and diverse, have similar tales of dragons? Universal wisdom confirms dragons have interacted with people since time immemorial—they call to us, pique our curiosity, and arouse our fears.

These mystical beasts are real and their power, their influence, and especially their magic can be captured.

Building upon rituals and drawing on their energy, learn to befriend these inspirational creatures and become partners with them on a spiritual journey.

Encyclopedia of Magickal IngredientsEncyclopedia of Magickal IngredientsBringing the art and magic of casting spells to the masses, Lexa Rosean is the new face of Wicca.

In The Encyclopedia of Magical Ingredients she provides beginner and experienced practitioners of spellcasting with a quick, easy, and accurate guide to the magical powers and properties of herbs, spices, flowers, vegetables, fruits, metals, and colours -- more than 500 ingredients in all.

With this info at your fingertips, you can craft spells for specific desires or needs -- whether it's love, luck, fertility, or even next month's rent! Written with passion for the craft and a deep understanding of the needs of modern-day Wiccans, The Encyclopedia of Magical Ingredients is an indispensable addition to every occult library and an essential reference for all with the gift of magic.

Featuring more than 1,300 entries, The Encyclopedia of Magical Ingredients offers spellbinding facts about every herb, spice, flower, vegetable, fruit, metal, and colour that plays a role in the magical universe.

Readers will learn why asparagus is eaten for power, protection, prosperity, and sexual stamina: that potatoes, sacred to the moon, were the original substance from which voodoo dolls were carved; that salt, one of the most precious substances of the earth, is used in Wicca to purify and create the sacred circle (and was once used to pay wages in ancient Rome): and much, much more. Remarkably detailed and endlessly fascinating, this book is destined to become an indispensable addition to every occult library.

Llewellyn's yearly Witches' Spell-a-Day Almanac: Holidays and Lore Spells and Recipes Rituals and Meditations Llewellyn's yearly Witches' Spell-a-Day Almanac: Holidays and Lore Spells and Recipes Rituals and Meditations The quick and easy spells in this almanac make it perfect for beginning spellcasters and busy Witches. Cast a shadow spell, make a protection charm, scry with a magic mirror—the bewitchments, recipes, rituals, and meditations in Llewellyn’s Witches’ Spell-A-Day Almanac help you use the unique energies of each day and season to gain skill in your Craft and enhance your life.

For your convenience, the 365 spells are cross-referenced by purpose: love, health, money, protection, home and garden, travel, and communication.

This handy spellbook features space for notes and a wealth of spell-crafting essentials so you can create your own spells.Planetary influences for each day • The Moon’s sign and phases A glossary of magical terms • Pagan holidays and loreColor and incense correspondences for each dayTiming tips to add planetary power to your spells

Egyptian Love Spells And Rituals Egyptian Love Spells And Rituals Claudia is a practicing Egyptian Witch and has written about her religion to share her spirituality with others. Her hobbies include aromatherapy, herbalism and astrology.

She is a member of the American Philatelic Society and currently lives in Arizona.

A popular area lacking in good material. This is a practical book designed to bring love into the life of a more general reader. But for solitary Wiccans it also provides a new path to explore.

The range of love is from a new relationship to a grieving partner. In rituals and chants, a celebration of love of all kinds.

This book will appeal to MBS book buyers, of course, but a more general market too. It is a reflection of the Ancient Egyptian culture and in many ways brings it to life, so any interest in Egyptology will bring another purchasing community.

Love magic has attracted many authors, but they have focused on Celtic, Norse and Dianic magic. None has presented the compelling religion of the Ancient Egyptians or their passion and love of life. This is a ground-breaking title that opens up Egyptian magic for the first time.

pell-weaving: A Book of Charms, Spells and Practical MagicSpell-weaving: A Book of Charms, Spells and Practical Magic

Spell weaving is an ancient art that threads its way through the centuries, embracing many cultures and belief systems. The nature of magic has always fascinated humankind, inspiring feats of great wisdom and power, as well as countless spells, visions and mystical enchantments that are rooted in our everyday life.

Storytellers have handed down the tales of great magicians and shamans, and a web of stories has kept the magic alive through the years.

Throughout all the tales and mysteries the spirit of enchantment has remained constant, rooted in nature, working with the energy of the universe, and rewarding those who approach it with humility and a generous heart.

All the spells in this book are carefully crafted by Sally Morningstar to maintain the balance between give and take, and to harness powers not for personal gain but for the greater good.the spells - for love, for prosperity, for psychic protection, for health, for fertility, to name a few, are profound works of high magic that need to be prepared for with cleansing, blessings and consecration.

Each item used in the spell must be chosen with care and attention, and for the charm to work you need to learn how to focus all your powers of concentration into harnessing your own energies with the energies of nature and the world of magic. Dedicated to the Magical Heart that beats within us all, this book contains all you need to enter a world of mystery, fulfillment and affirmation.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Practical Magic

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Practical Magic: A Visual Guide to the History and Practice of Magic Through the Ages - Its Origins, ... Learning, Rituals and Great Practitioners [Hardcover] This work provides a definitive history of witchcraft down the centuries throughout the world.

It contains over 60 practical spells, charms, rituals and invocations, and gives instructions on dowsing, reading runes, sensing auras, scurrying and space clearing, with step-by-step photographs of ritual practices that will help you unlock your magical abilities. It is richly illustrated with over 950 archive illustrations, inspirational fine art and evocative images of nature and practical images of rituals and spells.

This book explores the development of magic through the ages until we reach the present day, and presents a thoughtful guide for anyone interested in working with the powers of nature. It describes the historical stories and legendary achievements of witches and sages of previous centuries and how witchcraft was understood and persecuted by different cultures over time. It gives advice on devising new rites for appropriate occasions, including instructions on how to choose the right incense or make a talisman for a spell; how to use creative visualization, perform blessings and dedications; how to enhance mental and spiritual awareness, and how to develop inner sight.

Natural magic harnesses the innate powers that lie in the human mind, and the way our psychic abilities can give us access to other worlds and dimensions. This unique and sensitive book will inform and inspire both novices and established practitioners of the ancient mystical arts, as well as anyone interested in finding out more about the many ways that human beings have sought, and still seek, to relate to the world of spirit.

The Spells Bible by Ann-Marie GallagherThe Spells Bible by Ann-Marie GallagherBestselling author Ann-Marie Gallagher has penned the authoritative guide to practical Spellcraft with The Spells Bible.

This can't-miss title shows readers exactly how to improve their lives with natural magic. Whether the problem is related to love, work, home or family, there's something here to cure what ails.

This is a guide to practical spellcraft, offering over 150 spells that aim to enhance your life. Work with natural magic to improve your fortune, health, career and family situation - or even to find romance or strengthen your relationships.

Primarily a step-by-step guide to the practice of magic, the book offers a wide range of spells and charms from the traditional to the modern, reflecting both the impressive history of the craft and its relevance to your life today.

Each spell is described in a simple-to-follow format. Use the Cherry Stone Spell to attract a new lover into your life or the Garland Spell to keep your established love evergreen.

You may wish to make the Tyr Amulet to help you gain employment or cast the Magnet Spell to draw clients to your business. Whatever your life situation, "The Spells Bible" should help you to improve it using the natural power of magic.

Love Potions: Titania's Book of Romantic Potions Love Potions: Titania's Book of Romantic Potions An exquisite book of spells and potions to bewitch any heart.

Whether you are looking for a tasty aphrodisiac or a sensual massage oil, Britain's favourite white witch has the answer. If the fire of love is burning a little less brightly than it once did, Titania prescribes a cocktail of champagne and wild strawberries - full of iron and potassium and perfect for lifting fatigued spirits.

There is a Wake-up bath potion using rosemary and witch hazel to ward off tiredness and complaisance. Should you wish to move a relationship onto a different, more sensual plane Titania recommends his and hers blends of essential oils to combine in a unique Acceleration Tonic.

The recipes are all simple and require no special equipment. Titania Hardie at the peak of her powers brings you a perfect gift for any lover.

Whether there's a new love in your life whom you want to get to know better, or a long-term relationship you want to spice up a little, Titania's love potions are the perfect way to bring passion into your life and get your relationship sizzling.

From cocktails and punches to edible dips and sauces, to perfumes, bath and massage oils, these easy and exciting elixirs will add zest to any romantic occasion.

The Crystal BibleThe Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals Covers all the major stones currently available and many lesser known, recently discovered crystals.

Beautifully illustrated, this is a comprehensive guide to crystals, their shapes, colours and applications.

The directory format enables you to find a known crystal instantly or to identify an unknown crystal.

The directory covers the practical and esoteric properties of each crystal, including spiritual, mental, psychological, emotional and physical effects, plus its use in crystal healing.

This is an indispensable reference for crystal lovers everywhere. Encompassing traditional and contemporary crystal lore, it draws on the author’s thirty years of experience in this field.

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